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A bird's eye view of OMNI Health Care's proposed development for the new Riverview Manor in Peterborough, from February 2019. (Rendering: G architects)

Ontario government approves 67 new beds for two long-term care developments in the Kawarthas

Riverview Manor in Peterborough approved for 32 new beds, Southbridge Port Hope approved for 35 new beds
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announcing on November 19, 2020 at Queen's Park that more stringent public health measures will be introduced in the province on Friday, especially in the regions hardest hit by COVID-19. (Premier's Office screenshot)

Ontario to introduce tougher public health measures as COVID-19 ICU patients jump by 19...

Province reports 1,210 new cases today, including 8 in the greater Kawarthas region as active cases rise to 51.
Peterborough's 2021 ReFrame Film Festival runs for a full week from January 22nd to 29th, with virtual screening of films. For the first time ever, the festival films will be available for anyone in Ontario to watch, after purchasing a festival pass or tickets. (Poster design: Jordan Bowden)

Peterborough’s ReFrame Film Festival goes province-wide with a week-long virtual festival in January

All films will be available on-demand from January 22 to 29, 2021, along with virtual filmmaker talks, panel discussions, workshops, and more.
A COVID-19 test swab in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 1,417 new COVID-19 cases with 32 new deaths

Five new cases in greater Kawarthas region, including 3 in Peterborough and 2 in Hastings and Prince Edward counties.
A consumption and treatment services site, to help prevent drug overdoes and deaths, is being proposed at 220 Simcoe Street in downtown Peterborough. While an application for provincial funding is being developed, organizations involved in the initiative are raising funds so they can retain the location, cover the cost of professional studies to support the funding application, and cover the cost of renovations to operate the site. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW.com)

$50,000 sought to support Peterborough’s first consumption and treatment services site

Funds will be used to retain the Simcoe Street property and to support an application for provincial funding.
COVID-19 tests in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 1,249 new COVID-19 cases, including 1 in greater Kawarthas region

Provincial positivity rate jumps to 6.1%, 12 new deaths, 29 new hospitalizations including 1 in Northumberland.
You could win hundreds of dollars in gift certificates by participating in the Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area's Holiday Shopping Passport program. Get your passport stamped for every $10 you spend at 148 participating downtown Peterborough businesses and, after you fill your passport with 20 stamps, it becomes a ballot for one of three prizes of $500 and a grand prize of $1,500 in "downtown money". (Photo courtesy of Peterborough DBIA)

Downtown Peterborough’s Holiday Shopping Passports are a win-win for shoppers and local businesses

By choosing to shop, dine, and treat yourself at participating downtown businesses, you can win one of three $500 prizes and a $1,500 grand prize.
A swab test bring completed on a patient. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 1,487 new COVID-19 cases, including 12 new cases in greater Kawarthas region

There are now 43 active cases in Peterborough, Hastings and Prince Edward counties, Northumberland, Kawartha Lakes, and Haliburton.
More than 1,800 active hydro outages in southwestern and central Ontario on the morning of November 16, 2020 after a severe windstorm swept across the province the previous day. (Map: Hydro One)

More than 180,000 Hydro One customers without power after Sunday’s severe windstorm

Wind gusts of over 100 km/hour downed hydro poles and power lines, with southwestern and central Ontario hardest hit.
Fairhaven is a municipal long-term care home facility located at 881 Dutton Road in Peterborough. (Photo: Fairhaven)

Ontario reports 1,248 new COVID-19 cases, including 6 in Peterborough

New deaths continue to rise with 29 province-wide, including 20 in long-term care homes.

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